GBLCAREERS

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Since July 2016, Uganda is witnessing a massive influx of refugees from South Sudan (around 2,000 arrivals per day) through various formal and informal entry points along the border with south Sudan. Refugees are hosted in several settlements in the West Nile area of Uganda. Uganda is also hosting large refugee and asylum seeker populations from DRC, Burundi, Somalia, Rwanda, etc. As of February 2017, the population of all settlements was estimated by OPM at more than 1mio persons in 10 major settlements and an urban refugee population in Kampala.
In the West Nile two UNHCR sub-offices (Arua and Adjumani) coordinate the provision of international protection and assistance to lifesaving and life-sustaining services, including health care. Access to primary health care services is provided through partners (nationals/international NGOs) who have established a network of health facilities in settlements and work closely with government health authorities and health institutions.
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer, the Public Health Officer supports UNHCR efforts during this emergency and ensures that standards for international health and nutrition are met to minimise avoidable mortality and morbidity among populations of concern. The Public Health Officer will play a key role in the coordination of health and HIV. S/he will coordinate a network of field-level focal points based in the field offices provides technical support to UNHCR field offices, partners and various units in the area of public health within UNHCR Operations in Uganda, primarily but not limited to Arua and Adjumani sub-offices¿ related-areas of operations.
S/he will work in close collaboration and technical support from the senior regional public health officer based in Nairobi.
S/he supports programme planning, monitoring and evaluation; promotes capacity-building of focal points from implementing partners and those from UNHCR field offices, collect and share nutrition-related information with a network of partners including the sister UN agencies, Government and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in the area of operation.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Clinical degree in Health Care (e.g. medical qualification) with a Masters-level qualification in Public Health, Nutrition or related field.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in progressively responsible functions at national or international levels.
Excellent knowledge of English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

Experience of working with the Ministry of Health.
Experience in public health assessments, health data management and survey design and analysis.
Practical working experience in refugee settings.